Raise your hood as well...if you do keep it simple,throw something over the cable.it may save your windshield.
Toy can run both that's what I will be doing.I would rather go with a wireless renote controle than an incab only.
When you rearange your lime after a weird pull, it is way easier to be outside and see what is happening with the line on the drum than one being outside and guiding the cable and signaling in and out, specially when they do not really know what they are doing.
A wireless remote controle allow you to play with the winch while in and out of the vehicule. But always away from a loaded cable.
Bring both with you; one for back-up for the other.Toy can run both that's what I will be doing.
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I'll also be getting a kit with 2 remotes incase I break one. The cab one will be wired in under the radio.Bring both with you; one for back-up for the other.
You don't use synthetic rope with a Roller fairlead, if you do it gets caught in the corners on off angle pulls and snaps. You always use a Hawse fairlead
You don't use synthetic rope with a Roller fairlead, if you do it gets caught in the corners on off angle pulls and snaps. You always use a Hawse fairlead
I always knew this but really never though about why. My question is doesn't the friction created by the Hawse fairlead cause heat and possible damage to the line?
I think that's the root of it, early on especially people didn't know not to re-use a fairlead that had already been used with steel rope without inspection. The same issue would exist with hawse fairleads if they had been run over with steel, too. Especially aluminum ones that would easily get slivers embedded. New or polished rollers would be fine. Personally I replaced mine with the Viking Delrin ones when I went to synthetic rope and haven't seen any evidence of damage or fraying on the rope fibers.You can use a roller flairlead with synthetic line, there is just more risk that it can go slack and get caught over or under the bracket supporting the side rollers.
Typically, it isn't a huge issue for most people. It is very important that the rollers be as smooth as possible.
I would strongly suggest you find a certified off road trainer and take a class that will provide competent hands on experience before you buy any winch. Not saying good recommendations haven't been made but hands on is better.Hi all,
I have not done a ton of 4-wheeling, having spent most of my outdoor time in 2 wheels. I'm now, largely, limited to travelling offroad via my truck, but I use a wheelchair and need some assistance with winches and specific things to look for.
So, as I said, I use a wheelchair, and will largely be travelling offroad with other people. It might be my not-at-all vehicle savvy girlfriend, or it might be with friends on motorcycles, in jeeps, etc. I can envision a situation where I might need to winch out of something, but will be physically stuck in my truck (I can't get out except on relativity flat ground). I will also be doing all of the maintenance of any winch from my wheelchair.
Is there anything in particular I need to know about winches that might save me a headache down the road?
If I installed a bumper that largely enclosed the winch, will we absolutely need access to the clutch to make use of it?
Are there different types of controllers that I could operate 100% from inside of the truck? I've seen wireless and wired, but I don't know if there might be more to this aspect.
Would there be a particular type of winch that would be better suited for blind (on my part, inside of the truck) and dummy (my girlfriend.... i mean, she ain't no dummy, but this sort of stuff is not her forte) operation?
I literally don't know enough about winches to even know what to ask. I've only ever used a utility winch to pull a vehicle onto a trailer, and that was years ago.
Thanks for any insight, appreciate it!
I would strongly suggest you find a certified off road trainer and take a class that will provide competent hands on experience before you buy any winch. Not saying good recommendations haven't been made but hands on is better.
There area few but the International 4 Wheel Drive Trainers Association... (I4WDTA) would be a great place to start your quest.Who certifies off road trainers?
Thanks,There area few but the International 4 Wheel Drive Trainers Association... (I4WDTA) would be a great place to start your quest.